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05-10-2019, 03:12 PM
#21
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In the first picture of the block it looks like a generous 1/4 inch seam. Measure the back side to make sure there is only 1/4 inch of fabric.
Check the ruler you are using for cutting that it is accurate. I had to adjust my cutting methods as the pieces were shy of the true measurement. Funny how those little bitty lines add up.
Did the needle on your machine get accidentally moved off the center needle position?
Yes, to use a g*lue s*tick to match those pesky seam lines.
ETA: There was a link on the last line so I added the two **.
Check the ruler you are using for cutting that it is accurate. I had to adjust my cutting methods as the pieces were shy of the true measurement. Funny how those little bitty lines add up.
Did the needle on your machine get accidentally moved off the center needle position?
Yes, to use a g*lue s*tick to match those pesky seam lines.
ETA: There was a link on the last line so I added the two **.
05-11-2019, 04:40 AM
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I think I would redo the offending side of the block so it matched up. I think they shorted the angled tip to end at the wrong place. It looks like you could re-draw the temple by laying a piece of templet plastic over the old one and re-drawing the angle. Do this for both pieces add the seam allowances and then it should match up perfectly.
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05-11-2019, 09:13 AM
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One thing that has not been mentioned is asking the pattern maker if there have been corrections (errata) to the pattern. If it is on a website, there is usually a section for this. Also others way have written on the pattern-maker or publisher's website. If you are having problems, others probably have too.
05-12-2019, 04:32 AM
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this might not sound a big deal but when I was first making quilts like this, the Civil War ones, 5 1/2 blocks and it would never come to size. My teacher told me to use Aurifil. Its only 2 ply and having one less strand makes a difference. Plus it has lower lint. for these I'd probably treat them like half square triangles, increase size a little so that you can match the seams and the square the blocks to the right size.
05-12-2019, 07:08 AM
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When there are right angles, nesting the seams would be helpful, but when they come together at different angles, it's possible that nesting is counterproductive. They will be crossing each other in such a way that the extra bulk is going to amount to 6 layers for a tiny distance, and that's enough to work against you. You could try ironing the seams open. Then drop a pin straight up and down at the points where the seams meet (not the edge, of course). Then try using little clips or pins to the right and left of the seam before removing the pin that's straight up and down. Good luck!
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